Facial Forensics

Level 1

What you'll learn
Students will gain entry-level knowledge on the topic of Facial Forensics.
Students will learn domain specific information on a broad-range of elements including Soft Tissue Morphology, Anthropology and Facial Ageing.
Students will learn about the methodologies used by Forensic Practitioners within the domain of Forensic Facial analysis.
Students will learn the effects of limited image quality factors on Forensic Facial analysis.
Requirements
An interest in the field of Facial Forensics and Identification evidence.
No experience needed, you will learn everything you need to know from this course.
An introduction to Forensic Facial Comparison, an admissible form of evidence world wide.
Description
Forensic facial analysis is a 36 lecture course that uses a structured and scientific approach to the investigation into human facial forensics. Each segment contains a series of lecture videos complete with animations and with a marked self-assessment. The course has been developed for critical thinkers who are fascinated by every facet of the human face. Students will learn terminology and methods associated to forensic facial analysis, and this course will address the big question, what makes the human face unique? Students will be introduced to facial anatomy, the bones of the cranium which up-hold the surface anatomy, as well as the role of external variables, which can have a lasting impact of the perceived structure. Learners will develop an appreciation of the difference between fine features of the face and appreciate how either similarities and or differences between facial details can assist forensic practitioners in identifying an assailant. Learners will be best positioned to build on this course and take their knowledge further by studying additional modules in the area, increasing their skill set and helping to secure a role within the forensic arena. Voxel Learning is a UK-based specialist company operating nationally and internationally, and is founded by experts at the forefront of niche forensic disciplines.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Overview

Lecture 2 Applications of FIC

Section 2: FIC Methodology

Lecture 3 Introduction

Lecture 4 Holistic Face Processing

Lecture 5 Superimposition

Lecture 6 Photo-anthropometry

Lecture 7 Perspective Distortion

Lecture 8 Morphological Analysis

Section 3: Class and Sub Class Features

Lecture 9 Introduction

Lecture 10 Class Features

Lecture 11 Sub-Class Features

Lecture 12 Other Features

Section 4: Describing Features

Lecture 13 Introduction

Lecture 14 The Eyes

Lecture 15 Nasal Anatomy

Lecture 16 Nasal Profile

Lecture 17 Pronasale

Lecture 18 Nasal Alars

Lecture 19 The Mouth

Lecture 20 Face Shapes

Section 5: Limitations

Lecture 21 Introduction

Lecture 22 Image Quality

Lecture 23 Facial Occlusion

Lecture 24 Lighting Conditions

Lecture 25 Time between Images

Lecture 26 Morphological Aspects of Ageing

Section 6: Soft Biometrics

Lecture 27 Introduction

Lecture 28 Tattoos

Lecture 29 Moles

Lecture 30 Birth Marks

Section 7: Comparative Analysis

Lecture 31 ACE-V

Lecture 32 Analysis

Lecture 33 Comparison

Lecture 34 Evaluation and Verification

Section 8: Additional

Lecture 35 Bones of the Face and Head

Lecture 36 Anatomical Directions

Lecture 37 Supplementary Reference Material

Section 9: Conclusion

Lecture 38 Thank You

The course has been designed by recognised Forensic Experts and is an introduction to Facial Image Comparison.,Intended learners include Forensic and Legal study enthusiasts, including entry-level learners from any study domain.